Author: WBBJ Staff

Warriors remain unbeaten with 100-84 win over Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Stephen Curry scored 28 points and Andre Iguodala added 20 as the Golden State Warriors matched a franchise record for most wins to start a season with a 100-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday…

Deputies: Body discovered in Trezevant

TREZEVANT, Tenn.-A body was discovered in Trezevant, Thursday afternoon. According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Department, the body of Jordan Black was found in a wooded area. However, officials would…

STAR Center honors veterans with ‘God Bless America, Again’ event

JACKSON, Tenn.- The STAR Center honored veterans Thursday night in what they say is the center's new veterans appreciation event called "God Bless America, Again." Leaders with the center said the night honored our country's heroes and also feature entertainment…

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/10/15 – 11/12/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/10/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/12/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Crockett Elf ride to bring Christmas Cheer

Alamo City Park will turn into an elves playground December 7,2015. The Elf Ride to benefit Crockett County Relay For life will kick off at 6 p.m. Line up for the bike…

Hooked On Science: capture your shadow

The glow-in-the-dark paint absorbs light and then re-emits the light over a period of time, causing the canvas to glow. Your hand stops the light from reaching the paint, therefore preventing that area from glowing, making it look as if…

Help Center of Henderson Co. in need of donations

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Closed for days, the Help Center of Henderson County struggles to meet community demand. "We need to do something now," Volunteer Director Melonie Shelby said. The Help…

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/12/15 – 11/13/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/12/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/13/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/16/15 – 11/17/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/16/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/17/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Chalmers scores 29 to led Grizzlies over Thunder 122-114

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Newcomer Mario Chalmers scored 16 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter Monday night and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 122-114 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Chalmers, picked up in a…

Police: Woman banned from Walmart arrested, accused of shoplifting

JACKSON, Tenn.-A not-so-average shoplifting arrest this weekend at the Walmart in north Jackson lands a woman in jail. According to court papers, Mary Parker had actually been banned from all Walmart stores when she was arrested Sunday afternoon. Officers said…

No. 8 Oklahoma beats Memphis 84-78

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Buddy Hield scored 30 points and No. 8 Oklahoma held off Memphis 84-78 on Tuesday in the Sooners' season-opening game. Oklahoma returned four starters off last season's…

Union remains perfect in home opener

Union University's men's basketball team defeated Central Baptist College 101-98 to improve to 3-0. Senior Jordan Montgomery finished with a team-high 22 points.

North Jackson shooting witnesses searching for answers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents off Tinker Hill Cove in north Jackson are still looking for answers after a Monday night shooting. "I looked out the window, and next thing you know there's six or seven cop cars out there," resident…

Warner’s Warriors give big gift to St. Jude

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- As Warner Wood approaches his one year anniversary for a leukemia diagnosis, he and his family give a big donation to the hospital that's treating him. Warner was just…

Chester County voters pass tax referendum

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-From Chester County, votes have been tallied in Tuesday's sales tax referendum. Voters have overwhelming voted for the new tax, 88 percent to 12 percent. The referendum, lowers…

Home on Bermuda Dr. raided by metro narcotics officers

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Metro narcotics officers, along with the SWAT team raid a home in northeast Madison County, Tuesday night. Officers on the scene on Bermuda Drive said they arrived just before 6:30…

Power outages reported throughout West Tennessee

WEST TENNESSEE -- Thousands of West Tennesseans were without power Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as high winds pushed through the area. Utilities ask you notify them immediately if you lose…

Police: Pregnant woman stabbed by boyfriend

BRADFORD, Tenn. -- A man is jailed after police in Bradford said he stabbed his pregnant girlfriend, Tuesday. According to Police Chief David Andrews, officers responded to a home in the 100-block…

West Tennessee bikers help students afford college

JACKSON, Tenn.-An annual bicycle tour will help local students afford college. Organizers of the bicycle tour presented a check to the Jackson State Community College Foundation to fund student scholarships.…

Brownsville restaurant offers free Thanksgiving meal

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-A restaurant in West Tennessee is giving back this holiday season. Brownsville Family Restaurant on East Main in Haywood County provided a free Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday afternoon. Volunteers…

THP kicks off “I-40 Challenge”

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Tennessee Highway Patrol is warning drivers of likely dangers they will face this holiday season. Whether it is the amount of traffic on the road or that deer season is…

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/13/15 – 11/16/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/13/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/16/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/17/15 – 11/18/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/17/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/18/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Union pounds Rust College

Union University's women's basketball team defeated Rust College 110-65. The Lady Bulldogs made 24 three-pointers (school record) to improve to 3-0. Senior Kelsey Risner finished with a team-high 21 points…

Several state, county roads closed due to flooding

JACKSON, Tenn.-Flooding causes several roads across Tennessee to close Wednesday. Officials with TDOT said they closed four state roads in Crockett, Dyer, Obion and Haywood counties. Staff with the Crockett County Roads…

Jackson police need help locating man accused of robbing pharmacy

JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police need help finding a man accused robbing a local pharmacy. His name is Antario Montgomery. The mug shot provided by investigators is from a previous arrest. Officers said he was wearing a grey sweat shirt and dark…

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/18/15 – 11/19/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/18/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/19/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Escaped Gibson Co. inmates back in custody

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson county residents breathe a sigh of relief after two inmates, who have been on the run for a week, are back in custody. The pair were…

Gibson Co. Mayor has truck stolen from home

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-The mayor of Gibson County found himself the victim of a crime earlier this week. Mayor Tom Witherspoon said his white 1999 Chevy S-10 was stolen from his home in Bradford, Sunday. But thanks to the Gibson and…